9 Places To Visit In Chikballapur
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1. Vivekanand Falls
17 km from city center
Waterfall
Located at a distance of approximately 12 km from the Chikballapur, one has to go through the Kethenahalli and walk the remaining 1km distance since it is impossible to take vehicles there. However, the falls dry up during summers.
2. Ranganathaswamy Temple
16 km from city center
Temple
The Ranganatha Swamy temple or Rangasthala as it is known is situated 5km down Chikballapur towards the Gauribidanur village. This is a beautifully designed temple with a brilliantly carved stone statue of Vishnu and there are scriptures written in original Vijaynagar way on a black stone.
3. Kaivara
25 km from city center
Garden & Park
A part of the epic Mahabharata, this place is known to be the temporary home for the Pandavas when they lived in exile. Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers is said to have killed the asura (demon) Bakasura.
4. Nandi Hills
24 km from city center
Hills & Valleys
Nandi Hills is located about 10 km south of Chikballapur off the state highway 74. It takes about 7 km more to reach the top of the hill from the base.
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5. Muddenahalli
35 km from city center
Museum
Muddenahalli is the home town of Sri M.Visveswaraya(Sir.MokshaGondam Visveswaraya), the architect of modern Karnataka. Located just a few Kilometres from Nandi Hills, the house of this genius is converted to a museum is a must visit.
6. Bhoga Nandishwara Temple
21 km from city center
Temple
Constructed around 806 A.D. by Rathnavalli of Bana Dynasty in the Dravidian style, this temple is known for its ancient Architecture. This temple is located in the Nandi Village and is a good place for the history and architecture enthusiasts.
7. Trekking
26 km from city center
Trekking & Hiking
Chikballapur offers many sites for trekking, located 15 km away there are 6 hills including the Nandi Hills. The other hills are Nandi Giri, Chandra Giri, Indra Giri, Brahma Giri, Kalavara hill, and Hema Giri.
8. Chintamani
34 km from city center
Monument
This is a town named after a Maratha Chieftain Chintamani Rao, famous for its gold, silver and incense trade. It also draws thousands of pilgrims to one of the oldest dargahs in Karnataka, the Murugmulla Dargah of Fakhi Shah Wali about 8 km from Chintamani.
9. Adiyogi Chikkaballapur
15 km from city center
Sightseeing
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Situated amidst the calming nature at the foothills of Nandi hills, the statue of Adiyogi Shiva is one of the major attractions of Chikkaballapur. It was constructed by Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, the founder of the Isha Foundation. The location is intended to serve as an important centre for spiritual development.
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Can you suggest an itinerary for Chikballapur?
You can start your day by visiting the Nandi hills which is located just 10km from Chikkaballapur. From here you can visit the Jaramadagu falls. You can have your lunch here. It is wise to carry food and water along with you while visiting the waterfall. All the other spots are located near the falls. Following the falls you can visit the Gudibande fort and the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple. You can either explore Chikkaballpur in one day or in two days. You can spend one entire day at Nandi hills, exploring the area. You can trek and try paragliding in the area. The next day you can go to Jaramadagu falls and explore the areas around the falls like the fort, Vidurashwatha village, Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple, Tipu drop and Kalyani pond. You can hire a taxi or use public transport to reach your destinations.
How can I commute within Chikballapur?
If travelling from Bangalore, you can avail all public transport facilities. There are regular local buses that go to Kolar from where you can take a rickshaw. You can also hire a private vehicle or a cab for an entire day. If travelling from Chikballapur district, there are plenty of intra-city buses and rickshaws to take you to your desired destination.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Chikballapur?
The top sightseeing places in Chikballapur are Vivekanand Falls, The Ranganatha Swamy temple, Kaivara, Nandi Hills, Muddenahalli, Bhoganandeeshwara Temple.